1. Open the pump filter door by using the supplied spanner or another suitable tool like a slotted screwdriver.
2. Place a container or towel below or as close to the pump filter housing as you can. Upon opening the pump filter or emergency release pipe it will release any water still in the machine.
3. If your appliance has one, pull the emergency drain pipe out a far as it will go.
4. Twist the pump filter anti-clockwise to unlock it from its housing.
5. Pull the pump filter out completely.
6. Wipe out any dirt and remove any blockages from inside the pump filter housing.
Note: Coins, hairgrips and pins can easily be caught in this area.
7. Replace the pump filter back in to its housing, then twist the pump filter clockwise to lock it in to place.
Tip: If you wipe a little fabric conditioner or liquid soap around the filters sealing ring it will help keep it water-tight.
8. Place the emergency drain pipe back into the pump filter housing.
9. Close the pump filter door.